James P. Barnes, Ph.D.
Senior Consultant
Dr. James Barnes, Chancellor of Indiana Wesleyan University, brings to RPA Inc. an entrepreneurial spirit and the transformational leadership skills that facilitated Indiana Wesleyan University’s becoming one of the national leaders in both online and adult education while at the same time increasing its on-campus enrollment, from 1,750 to over 13,000. Among Jim’s achievements at IWU are the building of an entirely new $250 million campus that is debt free, conducting two successful, high-goal capital campaigns, launching new and innovative curriculum offerings, and growing the overall institutional budget from a $6 million to $130 million annually. In addition, Jim initiated IWU’s seven on-line degree programs, enrolling over 2,300 students, launched the University’s first doctoral program, and increased adult and professional studies enrollment from 750 to nearly 9,300.
Jim is available to RPA Inc. clients to assist in presidential succession planning and the identification, cultivation and placement of top administrators, and to provide his expertise in an array of institutional management issues including the development and marketing of adult programs. In both recruitment and management consulting assignments Jim offers insightful assessment, a collegial and collaborative style, and a positive and growth-oriented attitude. His dedication to quality in all aspects of higher education and his mission-driven commitment to providing only the best possible service to his clients make Jim a dynamic force for positive change.